SIDE DISHES

It has been a while since I have written anything. Lets face it sometimes we all get in to a food funk, frozen pizzas and chicken nuggets out of a bag! I needed to find a way out of this funk  and it always seems like a cook the same side dishes over and over! So I have been experimenting lately to come up with something that goes with pretty much anything and also stands tall alone! This is my new recipe! Its super easy!

1/2 C Acini De Pepe pasta
1 half onion
5 small sweet peppers
1 can diced tomatoes
splash of milk or cream
salt, pepper, garlic



First, I start by getting the water going to boil the pasta. Also, I chop up the pepper and onion and saute it in a large non-stick pan.

 

I have decided to grill some nice center cut pork chops to go with my new recipe! They are pretty thick so I put them on now as well.

 

 

Once the water is boiling,add the pasta you only need a 1/2 cup, a little of this stuff really does go a long way! I found 12-13 minutes is the perfect time to boil. Drain then add to the saute pan with your peppers and onions. Now is also the time to add your canned diced tomatoes. I like the fire roasted garlic kind! I only add half of the can and later I can decide if it needs more! It would also be a good time to season the dish!

 

 

 

Okay, now mix it all together, and add your splash of milk or cream. like maybe 2 tablespoons.

 

 

Now heat through and its ready to eat!

 

 

Here I have paired it with my grilled pork chops.....

 

 

We have also had this is a main dish I added some bacon, but it is really not necessary it is good on its own! You could add cooked cut up chicken or steak. Very versatile! We love this around here! I am always looking for new side dishes, if you have an ace in the hole please share!